iTAK - A stripped-down version of ATAK for your iPhone

[@robnaugle4149]

Hope your channel grows, I like your style and the different review topics uncommon to other channels is nice.

[@guntoter_official]

Sometimes I wander with my topics, but I try to put out useful stuff. Glad you've enjoyed!

[@patrickh5802]

Thanks for the video, lots of good info in here.

[@dedalnok]

Awesome video! I've just left a comment on your Meshtastic video. I've just installed both apps, and noticed, that in the iTak App (Version 2.7) there is a section under Network. Network > Input/Output Managment > Mesh Network > "Enable Mesh Network Mode". (Allow multicast traffic). Is this a game changer and makes all your concerns obsolete?

[@guntoter_official]

I need to charge up my LORA boards and see if they are compatible. If so, it really would be a boon. However, given that this app was developed at DHS request, my guess is that the mesh network they intend it for is more of the Harris radio mesh network as opposed to civilian mesh.

[@JohnLemieux]

The fact that this doesn’t let you create a network with Lora makes it basically useless for what I wanted to do with it lol

[@guntoter_official]

There is a rumor on the Discord that they're working towards goTenna compatibility

[@WadeAbout]

Also the fact it’s not even sharing over muticast etc

[@tbaforlife]

you know if it os posible to get it working with ITAK and ZeroTier one vpn ? or does it require a dedicated server ?

[@guntoter_official]

I believe it requires a dedicated server. But to be honest, my knowledge on ZeroTier is minimal, so I’d have to find a really network-savvy guy to get an answer.

[@simonnizerontheroad]

@@guntoter_officialI know that zero tier free network option works with Atak, but I haven’t been able to make it work with Itak. Please help lol. I know its supposed to work but I am so novice to this that I dont know what I am missing.

[@danielarkhagha1172]

Good info. Trying to add a contact but can’t seem to figure it out.

[@guntoter_official]

I think you have to be on a server for any of that to work. I haven't quite made it to the server work yet, but I may try out one of the free servers for now, just to see if I can push the utility a little more.

[@GETyouSOME2010]

Same I kinda figured you need to have a server. How would one go about creating a private server?

[@guntoter_official]

@@GETyouSOME2010 that I have not fully learned yet. It's on the list.

[@GETyouSOME2010]

Roger that, Thanks for the reply!

[@negativeanalysis]

@@guntoter_official i’m right there with you. Interested in finding out how to make a server on IOS

[@benchmacafe6995]

How do you add center designator in overlay??

[@guntoter_official]

Are you talking about the red diamond on the topo overlay?

[@anonymousanonymous8454]

Don’t know if it’s the version you’re referring to but itak is in the App Store now

[@guntoter_official]

It is, yes. They released it fully not long after I made the video.

[@guntoter_official]

It is, yes. They released it fully not long after I made the video.

[@krisdouglas6536]

Hi, do you have any association with S2 underground ? Great video thanks

[@guntoter_official]

Unfortunately, I do not. I really enjoy his stuff though...

[@brennycon]

Is iTAK available to regular civilians or do you need cotak credentials threw some agency?

[@guntoter_official]

iTAK is available in the App Store.

[@OverlandTT]

How do I get connected to a server for my team.

[@guntoter_official]

If you have someone who knows servers, you can use the free TAK Server software to set one up. If you don’t, I’d recommend something like ArgusTAK, which I covered in a separate video. If you’re prepping for off-grid, I’d look at the Meshtastic forwarder for ATAK.

[@OverlandTT]

@@guntoter_official I’ll let you know how I get on!

[@koffinwurks2060]

Good video. How do i add contacts? I cannot seem to get it working?

[@guntoter_official]

So, you can't add contacts in the way that you'd expect with other apps. You have to be on a server to add contacts and communicate with them, either through messaging or sending waypoints, etc. I'm currently experimenting with ArgusTAK, a cloud server, for an upcoming video. With ArgusTAK, every device that you add to the server automatically shows up as a contact in iTAK or ATAK (I'm trying both).

[@koffinwurks2060]

Thanks for the clarification. I see the place to add server , I’ll keep messing with it . Keeping an eye out for the new vid. Thanks again.

[@cscearce2000]

I downloaded off the store

[@guntoter_official]

After I made the video they released the full version.

[@williamsxd2004]

How can I download this app?

[@guntoter_official]

It's in the App Store. Since I released the video, they released the full app. Features remain virtually identical to this Beta version I went over.

[@williamsxd2004]

Thanks, I already downloaded it! I’ll make some tests Right now

[@vincenzorusso933]

How to install gpx data on itak?

[@guntoter_official]

I'm adding that to my list of things to research...

[@shake5490]

How do you add your friends? My contacts doesn’t give an add option… so I am unsure how to add contacts

[@guntoter_official]

Are you on a server?

[@shake5490]

@@guntoter_official nothing shows when I click the manage TAK servers… how do I get onto a server if I’m not?

[@guntoter_official]

@@shake5490 there are some instructions on the Discord, but I'm going to try to play around with the servers in the next week or so.

[@ordinary_american]

Sub'd good stuff, thanks for the nice overview. Could you come back and update us if you end up spending more time on this?

[@guntoter_official]

I definitely will. My next video is probably going to be on Meshtastic, but then I do want to dig back in to both ATAK and iTAK, especially maps and servers.

[@NoDeal733]

Has anyone been able to connect with ZeroTier self servers on ITAK?

[@guntoter_official]

That would be a question to ask or search over on the Discord. I'm hoping to get onto some of the free servers in the next week or so...

[@NoDeal733]

Ya I found one but couldn’t figure out how to add.

[@guntoter_official]

@@NoDeal733 I've got a video coming out in the next week or so about ArgusTAK. Not free, unfortunately.

[@michaelsnook6712]

So how do I get my friends with iPhones to show up on my map and contacts? Or my white?

[@guntoter_official]

They have to be on the same server. iTAK is basically just glorified mapping software without a server.

[@putcheeseonit]

12:55 doesn’t this reveal your location with some simple math? Might want to blur that out

[@guntoter_official]

Fair point (reverse azimuth). I’d be more concerned if I were still in that area, but I’ll keep it in mind for future videos. Thanks!

[@let_freedom_ping]

I wish we could get the full version, ITAK sucks

[@guntoter_official]

Agreed, but I think it has a lot to do with how Apple locks down apps. They wouldn’t have the ability to do all the plugins that you can do on Android.